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BECU Low Rate Credit Card vs Capital One Savor

Both are well-respected travel cards. The BECU Low Rate Credit Card comes from BECU at $0/yr; the Capital One Savor from Capital One at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBECU Low Rate Credit CardCapital One Savor
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNo welcome bonus$250 cash back
Bonus value (est.)$0$250
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo$500 in 3 mo
IssuerBECUCapital One
Card categorylow-interestcashback
Best earning category (All_purchases)0x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • 3% dining + entertainment
    • 3% grocery + streaming
    • No annual fee
    • No foreign tx fees
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    BECU Low Rate Credit Card
    $0/yr · No welcome bonus
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    Capital One Savor
    $0/yr · $250 cash back

    Editorial take: BECU Low Rate Credit Card

    Editorial take: Capital One Savor

    If you care about dining and groceries, this is one of the best no-fee cards available. 3% on four of your biggest categories with zero annual cost is hard to beat.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, BECU Low Rate Credit Card or Capital One Savor?
    The Capital One Savor has the bigger bonus, $250 cash back, worth roughly $250, versus No welcome bonus (~$0) on the BECU Low Rate Credit Card.
    Is the BECU Low Rate Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Capital One Savor?
    The BECU Low Rate Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Capital One Savor's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Capital One Savor's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the BECU Low Rate Credit Card.
    Can I have both the BECU Low Rate Credit Card and Capital One Savor?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (BECU and Capital One) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the BECU Low Rate Credit Card or the Capital One Savor first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BECU Low Rate Credit Card: $0 spend in 0 months. Capital One Savor: $500 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.